SYSK Selects: How Crack Works
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The Historical Context of Cocaine and Crack Laws
This chapter explores the impact of the Harrison Narcotics Tax Act of 1914 on the legality of cocaine in America and examines the racial implications of drug laws. It highlights the manufactured nature of cocaine and how societal fears influenced perceptions and legislation surrounding drug use.
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